Lafayette Mayor-President Guillory Withdraws Controversial Budget Veto
The administration appears to want to avoid a showdown with the city and parish councils.
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Lafayette Councils Set Joint Meeting To Override Guillory’s Veto
The latest in the battle between Lafayette's legislative and executive branches.
Teacher Raises, New Bridges and Better Louisiana Promises Governor
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has released the state's new fiscal year budget and education, new bridges and infrastructure top the list.
Here Are the Top 3 Acadiana Grocery Stores With the Lowest Prices
The survey has found the Top 3 stores for the best overall prices on food and goods according to the online respondents.
Effects of Ida Include Higher Fuel Prices Across Louisiana
One of the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida will be felt at the gas pump as fuel prices are expected to rise over the next several weeks.
Crowley Still Without a Budget
By law, the city must operate on 50% of the most recently approved budget until a new one is passed.
City of Crowley Facing Cutbacks if Budget Isn't Passed Soon
The city could be operating on 50% of its current budget if a new budget isn't passed by September 1st.
Guillory Defends $2 Million Budget Increase For Lafayette Sheriff’s Office
Questions come as critics have claimed the Sheriff's Office has undue influence on the Guillory Administration.
Four Recreation Centers To Close In Lafayette
The announcement comes along with the elimination of 37 positions within the Parks and Recreation department in Lafayette.
Special Session Thaws; Reforms, Tax Packages To Be Heard Sunday
Baton Rouge Democratic Representative Ted James says after a week of haggling, the legislature is showing some signs of life.
The Budget Bill Is Approved- How Will This Affect La. Moving Forward?
It took two sessions to pass what could have been done in one.
Edwards Unveils $70M In State Budget Cuts, To Close Deficit
To rebalance this year's budget, Gov. John Bel Edwards is levying all of a $70 million spending reduction on the state health department and sparing Louisiana's public colleges.
** UPDATE From UL ** TOPS Payments To Resume Next Week
Other changes to TOPS may occur during the upcoming legislative session that begins Sunday.
Students Rally Against Higher Education Cuts
Nearly 100 students and sympathizers gathered on the capitol steps in Baton Rouge yesterday. Their mission, to stave off nearly $600 million dollars in budget cuts announced for Louisiana's public universities.
Jindal Thinking Of Selling The Lottery?
Is Governor Jindal considering selling the Louisiana Lottery to cover budget shortfalls in the state? John Kennedy, the State Treasurer, says he is.
Jindal Thinks Tobacco Money Is Solution To State’s Budget Woes
Is Louisiana's portion of the 1989 tobacco settlement the solution to the state's current budget woes? Governor Jindal seems to think so.
Council Approves Budget, New Pay Increases For LCG Employees
The Lafayette Conslidated Government's 2014 budget was approved tonight alongside significant pay increases for all Lafayette government employees.
Lafayette City-Parish Council To Consider Additional $500,000 In Pay Raises
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The fate of a proposed pay raise for Lafayette city-parish employees will be decided when the City-Parish Council meets Thursday to adopt next year's budget.
Jail Budget Hampered By Inmate Medical Costs
The discussion about finances was started at a Lafayette Consolidated Government budget hearing this week.
St. Landry Board Looks At $7.5 Million Surplus
There will be more money in the coffers for the St. Landry Parish School Board.